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Energy Dept. releases final transformer rule that protects Butler steel jobs

Energy Dept. releases final transformer rule that protects Butler steel jobs

Friday, April 5, 2024

WASHINGTON — The U.S Department of Energy has released a final rule on electricity distribution transformers that should protect jobs in Western Pennsylvania by allowing two kinds of steel to build a more efficient electrical grid.

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We’ve been promised that EVs will lead to cleaner air. This Bay Area study just proved it

We’ve been promised that EVs will lead to cleaner air. This Bay Area study just proved it

Thursday, April 4, 2024

Electric vehicles have long been lauded as a key part of our transition to a low-carbon future. But the impact of EVs remains, admittedly, a little intangible. Conversations around electric vehicles often point to the future: How, if every new car and truck were electric, climate pollution would drop by 35%, and prevent thousands of premature deaths from air pollution. But are EVs having any impact now—and if so, how much?

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60% of EVs Are Expected to Be in Suburban Areas in 2030

60% of EVs Are Expected to Be in Suburban Areas in 2030

Monday, April 1, 2024

Sixty percent of the 33 million EVs expected by 2030 are projected to be in suburban areas, according to a report from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory. Of the remainder, 20% will be in rural locations and another 20% in urban areas. The charging network needs for EVs are different depending on whether EV owners live in rural, suburban, or urban areas. While electricity from public DC fast chargers would be the most utilized in urban areas (40%), in rural and suburban areas, Level 1 (L1) and Level 2 (L2) chargers in single family homes are expected to meet the majority of EV...Read More

Biden-Harris Administration Finalizes Strongest Ever Greenhouse Gas Standards for Heavy-Duty Vehicles to Protect Public Health and Address the Climate Crisis While Keeping the American Economy Moving

Biden-Harris Administration Finalizes Strongest Ever Greenhouse Gas Standards for Heavy-Duty Vehicles to Protect Public Health and Address the Climate Crisis While Keeping the American Economy Moving

Friday, March 29, 2024

WASHINGTON – Today, March 29, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced final national greenhouse gas pollution standards for heavy-duty vehicles, such as freight trucks and buses, for model years 2027 through 2032. The standards will avoid 1 billion tons of greenhouse gas emissions and provide $13 billion in annualized net benefits to society related to public health, the climate, and savings for truck owners and operators. The final standards will also reduce dangerous air pollution, especially for the 72 million people in...Read More

Biden-Harris Administration Announces $62 Million to Lower Battery Recycling Costs Across the Nation

Biden-Harris Administration Announces $62 Million to Lower Battery Recycling Costs Across the Nation

Thursday, March 28, 2024

As part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced $62 million for 17 projects funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to increase consumer participation in consumer electronics battery recycling and improve the economics of battery recycling. 

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EV Home Charging: I Did the Math—and Saved Hundreds of Dollars

EV Home Charging: I Did the Math—and Saved Hundreds of Dollars

Wednesday, March 27, 2024

Things I miss about my local gas station:

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That’s it. That’s the list. OK, fine, I did enjoy the communal squeegees. 

This week marks six months since the grand opening of my home electric-vehicle charging station. Congrats to the whole team! (Me and my electrician.) Located between my garage door and recycling bin, it’s hard to beat for the convenience. And also the price.

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Level 1 and Level 2 EV Charging is Expected to Account for 80% of all EV Charging in 2030

Level 1 and Level 2 EV Charging is Expected to Account for 80% of all EV Charging in 2030

Monday, March 25, 2024

The National Renewable Energy Laboratory expects Level 1 and Level 2 charging to handle 80% of all EV charging duties by 2030. Sufficient energy from the electric grid may be needed to support 33 million EVs on the road by 2030. The majority (64%) of EV charging is estimated to take place at single family homes using L1 and L2 charging, which is typically the most cost-effective and convenient type of charging. DC fast charging infrastructure is expected to support 20% of EV charging needs.

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America's lithium laws fail to keep pace with rapid development

America's lithium laws fail to keep pace with rapid development

Monday, March 25, 2024

March 25 (Reuters) - Washington's drive to make the United States a major global lithium producer is being held back by a confusing mix of state regulations that are deterring developers and hampering efforts to break China's control of the critical minerals sector.

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Nissan to launch 30 new models by 2027, boost global sales volumes

Nissan to launch 30 new models by 2027, boost global sales volumes

Monday, March 25, 2024

ATSUGI, Japan, March 25 (Reuters) - Nissan Motor (7201.T), opens new tab said on Monday it would launch 30 new models over the next three years and aim to raise its global sales by 1 million vehicles while cutting costs to improve profitability.

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Shell is shedding some gas stations in favor of EV charging

Shell is shedding some gas stations in favor of EV charging

Thursday, March 21, 2024

Shell plans to eliminate some of its current gas stations while putting further emphasis on EV charging.

"We are upgrading our retail network, with expanded electric vehicle charging and convenience offers, in response to changing customer needs," Shell said in its 2024 Energy Transition Strategy report (via Yahoo! Finance). That includes plans to "divest around 500 Shell-owned sites (including joint ventures) a year in 2024 and 2025."

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